Entrepreneurial Mindset (Master - SM IX (B) - IM VI (C))
Field of study: | Master Profile B: Strategic Management IX Profile C: Innovation Management VI |
Lecturer: | Prof. Dr. Steffen Strese Res. Assoc. Anncatrin Mergler |
Scope / Credits: | 4 SWS / 7,5 Credits |
Course type: | Lecture + exercise |
Language: | German |
Date and place: | Tuesdays, 14:00-17:00, HSG II HS4 |
Beginning: | October 21st, 2025 |
Exam: | Information after publication by the examination administration |
Please note: | The course is taught across faculties. It is essential to attend the first session, as the course format will be presented and the binding registration form will be distributed. |
Content Overview
The module introduces the fundamentals of entrepreneurial thinking and action and provides basic and practice-relevant business knowledge. The perspective of entrepreneurs is taken to teach methodological approaches, skills and processes required for the establishment and management of companies. At the same time, entrepreneurial and basic business knowledge is imparted through an interactive business simulation game, interrelationships in a company are demonstrated, and students are enabled to take their first steps as entrepreneurs. The students will learn to understand the mindset of entrepreneurs and to practically apply entrepreneurial approaches and heuristics. They will understand basic business management interrelationships in companies and be able to prepare and understand company-wide management decisions. Additionally, students will be able to apply problem-solving approaches, work efficiently and constructively in teams, and present proposed solutions effectively.
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